Flying from Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Girona-Costa Brava Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is 3 hours 50 minutes.
Helsinki's timezone is UTC+2, which makes Helsinki one hour ahead of Girona.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your GRO to HEL flight.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Helsinki (and then discovering more of Finland!) is easy with Ryanair. This popular carrier has direct flights from Girona-Costa Brava Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Ryanair.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Girona-Costa Brava Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between GRO and HEL:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Brussels Airport
J. Paul II International Airport Krakow-Balice
How to find the cheapest flights from Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO) to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Girona-Costa Brava Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight is R 606. A return fare right now is R 1,576. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from GRO to HEL by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Girona-Costa Brava Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from GRO to HEL by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
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Handy information about Girona-Costa Brava Airport (GRO)
Girona-Costa Brava Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 83.64% of flights that take off from GRO reach their destination without delay.
Girona-Costa Brava Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Girona. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near GRO. Whether you're taking an early flight from Girona-Costa Brava Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Book a hotel near HEL if you're on a late Girona-Costa Brava Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Green Motion, Alamo or addCar and explore beyond Helsinki's usual tourist stops.
Reserving your vehicle from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport about two weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki
From Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, Helsinki is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
When to fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Girona-Costa Brava Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Helsinki. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Girona-Costa Brava Airport to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport for July if you want to visit Helsinki during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from GRO to HEL in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of Finland
Helsinki is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Finland waiting to be discovered. Around 16 kilometres west of Helsinki, a trip to Espoo will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Kannusilta riverside walk, Leijonapuisto and Olarsängen.
Around 161 kilometres north-west of Helsinki, Tampere is another essential stop in Finland. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Tampere Cathedral, Pyynikki Observation Tower and Moomin Museum.